1 adult
+ 1 Member Evening guest pass
As a nonprofit, the National Aquarium is deeply grateful to our members who provide vital support for our mission to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.
All memberships are immediately active upon purchase and valid for one year. For National Aquarium memberships, youths are ages 5-20. All children ages 4 and under are admitted free.
Student memberships for one adult (age 18+) can be purchased on-site for $75 with a valid student ID.
Become part of a special group of patrons who receive exclusive Aquarium access and benefits.
Support the Aquarium while unlocking exclusive benefits for your company and clients.
The benefits below do not apply to corporate members. Please explore our corporate membership levels and benefits.
Exclusive access to free members-only events
50% discount off standard parking rates at official partner garages
20% discount on guest tickets
20% discount on tours and experiences
Free subscription to Watermarks, our member magazine
Digital membership cards for contactless entry
Questions? You can contact the Membership team by calling 410-659-4230 from 9 am to 4:30 pm, seven days a week, or emailing members@aqua.org anytime.
Membership is your ticket to exclusive events and experiences that give you more access to the National Aquarium.
Make the most of your membership by taking advantage of your 20% discount on all tours and experiences! You'll see the National Aquarium in a whole new way.
Watermarks, the National Aquarium's official bi-annual member magazine, gives readers a look behind the scenes at the animals, experts and programs that power the Aquarium's mission to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.
It's the 30th anniversary of the biological illustration collaboration between the National Aquarium and Johns Hopkins University! We're looking back at the program's history and showcasing this year's illustrations.
The National Aquarium is pleased to offer members and guests an array of quick-serve dining options for meals and snacks during your visit. For more information on dining, check out our Plan Your Visit page. To receive your 10% dining discount, show your membership card when ordering in person, or use the member discount code found on your digital membership card and in your membership welcome email when ordering ahead online.
Thanks to generous support from our members, the National Aquarium is changing the way humanity cares for our ocean planet. As a nonprofit organization, we are proud of what we accomplish to benefit people, animals and the planet.
Have a question about membership? We've answered our most frequently asked questions.
When you log into the member portal, you can manage your National Aquarium membership, including renewals, tours and experiences purchases, and profile updates.
To create your account, follow these steps:
Members receive a 50% discount off standard parking rates at the Aquarium's two partner garages. Please note that we are unable to provide this discount to parking reserved in advance online. To receive the member parking discount, please follow these steps.
For assistance with payment, visit the attendant's office located on the first floor of each garage.
Yes! Within 30 days of your visit, you can apply a portion of your ticket purchase to a new membership.
Step 1: Hold on to your tickets or purchase receipt.
Step 2: Activate your membership by contacting Membership Services at 410-659-4230 from 9 am to 4:30 pm seven days a week, or by visiting Membership Services located on Pier 3.
You may apply up to the following values for each membership level:
Individual: $49.95
Dual: $99.90
Family: $219.75
Ocean Ambassador: $259.70
**Offer applies to new membership purchases only. Ticket purchases from multiple visits cannot be combined, and the cost of 4D movies and tours may not be deducted from the price of membership. Your membership balance is due at the time of activation.
Yes. Visit the Membership Services window located on Pier 3 to join, renew, or upgrade your membership.
Yes. The National Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 52-1121163). Your membership donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
Memberships are considered donations and are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Membership cards are not transferable to anyone not covered by your membership, except for a caregiver who may accompany children or youth covered by the membership free of charge.
Memberships cards are provided in your purchase confirmation email and member portal account. For guests with accessibility needs, or for those without a smartphone, printed membership card(s) can be requested at the Membership Services window located at the Ticket Center on Pier 3.
Check your email two days after purchase for a message with a link and instructions to download a copy of your membership card to your digital wallet. This card can also be shared with the second adult named on your membership.
Yes! A valid photo ID can be presented at Membership Services if you need to request a printed card before your visit. Digital cards can also be accessed through your member portal account or requested by emailing members@aqua.org.
Members may purchase discounted guest admission tickets online through the member portal, in-person at Membership Services, or by phone at 410-659-4230. Guests may use these tickets to enter through the Member Entrance without a member present. All tickets expire one year from purchase.
Members at the Individual level and above receive free guest passes for each monthly Member Evening event. These are exclusive, crowd-free events featuring exhibit access, special programming, complimentary 4D films and more. Each membership level comes with a set number of Member Evening guest passes for each eve includes a set number of passes. Please register for each event in advance to redeem your passes.
One primary adult must be named on all memberships. For Dual, Family and Ocean Ambassador levels, naming a second adult is optional. If no second adult is named, one free guest (any age) may accompany the membership holder during visits.
For National Aquarium memberships, adults are considered age 21 and over, and youths are ages 5 to 20. All children ages 4 and under are admitted free.
Yes! Youths covered by the membership can visit without an adult if they are at least 16 and if they bring the membership card and a valid photo ID.
An adult named on the membership must accompany all guests covered by the membership and all youths under the age of 16.
Yes! When none of the adults named on the membership can attend, one caregiver may accompany children and youths covered by the membership free of charge. The caregiver must possess the member's valid membership card to enter.